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Beachfront watering hole The Miami Tavern lifts the lid on its multi-million-dollar transformation
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Beachfront watering hole The Miami Tavern lifts the lid on its multi-million-dollar transformation

05 Dec 2019

Beachfront pub The Miami Tavern, affectionately known to many as The Sharky or The Shark Bar, has finally unveiled its highly anticipated transformation. Whether you were a passionate regular at the storied watering hole or The Sharky just wasn't really your jam, there's one thing we can all agree on – the two-level Miami icon, which has enjoyed long, rich history as a bar, bistro and live-music venue, boasts one of the best beachside locations on the coast. While it has served locals well, the ageing building was in need of an overhaul, so owners ALH Group embarked on a multi-million-dollar re-build of the longstanding site. more

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Authentic ramen bar Goukai brings a slice of Tokyo to Burleigh Heads
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Authentic ramen bar Goukai brings a slice of Tokyo to Burleigh Heads

04 Dec 2019

For former professional rugby player Hiroshi Takeyama, bringing the tastes of his hometown of Tokyo to the sunny shores of the Gold Coast has been a lifelong dream. Last week, Hiroshi's dream turned into a reality, teaming up with fellow Japanese native, chef Noriyuki Sato, to open the doors to Goukai – an authentic Tokyo-style ramen bar in Burleigh Heads. more

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We’ve got the scoop! Messina and Australian Brewery collaborate to create Gelato Ale
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We’ve got the scoop! Messina and Australian Brewery collaborate to create Gelato Ale

04 Dec 2019

Sometimes two things come together in an unlikely union to create something spectacular. Like when a duckling and a golden retriever become best friends or when Martha Stewart and Snoop Dog start a cooking show. The latest collaboration to rock our worlds is Messina x Australian Brewery and its resulting invention – Gelato Ale. No need to pinch yourself, you’re not dreaming – now you can have your dulce de leche and drink it too. more

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Tweed Heads patisserie Baked teams up with Husk Distillers to launch a series of booze-spiked croissants
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Tweed Heads patisserie Baked teams up with Husk Distillers to launch a series of booze-spiked croissants

04 Dec 2019

It's been a whole year since Tweed Heads patisserie Baked first opened its doors and delighted us with its sugar-coated goodness, sourdough breads and flaky pastries. To celebrate its first birthday, the waterfront bakery is teaming up with Tumbulgum's Husk Distillery to release a decadent series of booze-filled croissants, aptly named the Croissants of Summer range. more

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i like ramen returns to the Gold Coast with a new plant-based bar and eatery in Nobby Beach
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i like ramen returns to the Gold Coast with a new plant-based bar and eatery in Nobby Beach

02 Dec 2019

Earlier this year, noodle bar i like ramen temporarily bowed out of the Gold Coast, stepping away from its kitchen within (now-closed) plant-based marketplace The LC and turning the focus to delighting Brisbane diners with its delicious vegan ramen. The recent unfortunate departure from its Fortitude Valley location has come with a silver lining for Gold Coasters – i like ramen is back where it all began, with the doors to its new ramen dispensary and whisky bar now open in Nobby Beach. more

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Enjoy sips and snacks at James Street's newcomer Burleigh Bar & Bites
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Enjoy sips and snacks at James Street’s newcomer Burleigh Bar & Bites

28 Nov 2019

With everything from burger bars and Japanese izakayas to cutting-edge Vietnamese, steak houses and fine dining, Burleigh's food scene shows no signs of slowing down. Last weekend, a fresh new face was added to the mix, with James Street welcoming new 40-seat dining spot Burleigh Bar & Bites. Taking over the site formerly occupied by Bin 12, the precinct's newest arrival aims to give locals a relaxing-yet-refined space to sip and snack, by both day and night. more

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In high spirits – Natural Distilling Co launches with hemp gin and vodka
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In high spirits – Natural Distilling Co launches with hemp gin and vodka

28 Nov 2019

Hemp is the multipurpose ingredient we’ve always needed. While everyone has been distracted by one controversial purpose in particular, innovators have been using the leafy plant in numerous ways – as a clothing material, in beauty products and in life-changing medical treatments. It was during his time working in the medical cannabis industry that Rhys Staley realised he could combine his expertise on hemp with his passion for DIY distilling. Not too much later, Rhys started working on Natural Distilling Co and now it has launched with two bespoke hemp-flavoured spirits. more

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Get into the Christmas spirit with gin-infused pudding from Four Pillars
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Get into the Christmas spirit with gin-infused pudding from Four Pillars

28 Nov 2019

Christmas and alcohol go hand-in-hand – it’s called the silly season for a reason. We can’t imagine an office Christmas party without a few, or a family lunch without a little something to take the edge off! When Four Pillars announced a gin-infused Christmas collection of drinkable and edible treats, we knew they were onto something special that would get us in the festive spirit. more

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Adelaide-born French patisserie Aux Fines Bouches brings its sweet goodness to Burleigh Heads
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Adelaide-born French patisserie Aux Fines Bouches brings its sweet goodness to Burleigh Heads

21 Nov 2019

For the past 12 years, pastry chef Richard Le Deunff, who hails from the north of France, has been delighting Adelaide locals with his eye-catching pastries, tarts and intricate cakes. Lucky for us Gold Coast folk, Richard and his wife Sophie opted for a sea change and decided to relocate their renowned patisserie north. Months of moving and construction all came to fruition earlier this week, with the duo opening the doors to their new pastry showroom and kitchen in Burleigh Heads. more

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New dining spot Mr. brings a touch of sophistication to Nobby Beach
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New dining spot Mr. brings a touch of sophistication to Nobby Beach

21 Nov 2019

The Nobby Beach dining precinct is home to cafes, bars, burger joints, Italian, Greek, Mexican and Japanese eateries – but sisters Shonel Alloway and Kylie Fitzgerald, the owners of popular venues The Arc and Forreal Kitchen (which sit side by side on the southern roundabout) knew there was a piece of the puzzle missing. It needed a touch of sophistication – a space where locals could enjoy refined, modern-Australian fare and quality sips, away from the hustle and bustle. So, in a bid to fill the gap, they created Mr. more

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Australia's first Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria opens on the Gold Coast
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Australia’s first Jamie Oliver’s Pizzeria opens on the Gold Coast

21 Nov 2019

The pizza ovens are officially firing at Australia's first-ever Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria, with the doors to the new Pacific Fair venue opening last weekend. The concept's flagship Gold Coast location (joining venues in Dubai, Portugal and India) marks the beginning of a nation-wide rollout of the casual pizza parlours, which are inspired by the famed British chef’s travels across Italy and are designed to deliver simple, honest and tasty food at an affordable price. more

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Love Can is on a mission to redeem the premixed drink
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Love Can is on a mission to redeem the premixed drink

21 Nov 2019

Few beverages have as shaky a reputation as the premixed drink. It’s the troubled young star of spirits, associated with poor decisions and sickly sweet flavours. Pour one out at a party over the age of 25 and and risk raising a few brows. Where others saw a lost cause, Sydney distillery Poor Toms and Melbourne soft drink maker StrangeLove saw potential, so they came together to do the impossible – make a premixed drink that actually tastes good. The result is Love Can, which launched with an elegant trio of beverages that will make you rethink your premixed prejudices. more

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Former Society of Florida site home to new eatery Sandrino Kitchen & Bar
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Former Society of Florida site home to new eatery Sandrino Kitchen & Bar

15 Nov 2019

Florida Gardens – the island pocket within Broadbeach Waters – has welcomed a new neighbourhood hub. What was originally the site of Society of Florida cafe (and most recently the Trembling Cup) has fallen into the hands of local duo Nenad Miljkovic and Sandra Ostojic, who quietly opened the doors to their first cafe venture Sandrino Kitchen & Bar earlier this month. more

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Mary's Malaysian arrives a Pacific Fair with flaky roti, laksa bowls and homestyle chicken chop
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Mary’s Malaysian arrives a Pacific Fair with flaky roti, laksa bowls and homestyle chicken chop

14 Nov 2019

Unlike Thai, Japanese and Chinese, authentic Malaysian cuisine isn't quite as abundant on the Gold Coast. Slowly but surely, we're seeing more and more of this delicious Southeast Asian fare permeate the city, much to the delight of the growing number of roti-munching, laksa-loving locals. Those who fall into that ever-expanding category will be pleased to learn of the recent arrival of Mary's Malaysian – a new home-style eatery at Pacific Fair's The Patio precinct, which is the latest venue from the owners of popular street-food dispensary Roti & Buns. more

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Get merry with Good Pair Days' 12 Wines of Christmas Advent Calendar
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Get merry with Good Pair Days’ 12 Wines of Christmas Advent Calendar

14 Nov 2019

When it comes to Christmas, there are two kinds of people. The kind that bust out Mariah and Buble and put the tree up mid-November because it's the most wonderful time of year, after all (there's no shame, you're amongst friends here) and then there's the other kind that refuse to acknowledge its existence until the week of and then grumble about the crammed carparks. No matter which camp you fall into, the 12 Wines of Christmas Advent Calendar from Good Pair Days is guaranteed to give you a little festive cheer. more

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From Byron to Burleigh – Asian diner and bar Light Years makes its Gold Coast debut
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From Byron to Burleigh – Asian diner and bar Light Years makes its Gold Coast debut

14 Nov 2019

After leaving its mark on Byron Bay and Noosa with its flavour-packed fare, eclectic vibe and fun cocktails, modern Asian diner and bar Light Years has arrived on the Gold Coast. After months of construction, the duo behind the popular venues, Kim Stephen and Stephen Filipovic, have finally lifted the lid on the striking, pastel-hued space, which enjoys a sun-kissed address on Burleigh's Lower Gold Coast Highway (next to Commune cafe). more